December 5th from 6 -9 the Village of Gowanda is having a community-wide celebration. Today immediately following the tree lighting ceremony there will be story time at the Gowanda Free Library, refreshments provided.

December 6th the library will also host another story time starting at 12:00. Refreshments provided.

Starting on December 5th the Gowanda Free Library will be holding a basket raffle. Tickets are available at the circulation desk. $1`per ticket or 5 tickets for $3. All proceeds go towards the building fund to help us make our building handicapped accessible. winners will be announced on December 20th.

Also we are holding a coloring contest for ages 3-5/ 6-8/ 9-11 come pick your coloring page. Winners will be announced December 20th.

On December 13th The Gowanda High School Chamber Choir is coming to perform at 11 to 11:45. Come and here the beautiful voices of our youth as they spread Christmas cheer. Refreshments will be provided.

On December 20th Santa will be making a visit here at the Gowanda Free Library at 11-1. He will read a story to the children and be available for photos, so bring your cameras. Refreshment will be provided.

Also available for sale is Gowanda Free Library tote bags. Proceeds go towards building fund.

Hello everyone it is November 20, 2014. Unfortunately we will be closed due to weather. Again any patron who has items due will not be charged a late fee due to our being closed. Please be safe and keep warm and we plan on reopening tomorrow Friday November 21

The library will be closed today, November 18, 2014 due to blowing snow. As a rule the library will be closed on days when the Gowanda School Disctrict has closed due to weather conditions. We will also be posting closing information on our facebook page and with local television staions.

Whispers From the Third Level a new book by local author Jacob Matthews. This compelling collection of memories will grip you as Jacob tells of his experience growing up in the Western New York foster care system. Books and for sale in the library. A future meet and greet will be scheduled at a later date.

The Gowanda Free Library is looking for interested individuals in becoming board members. This is an opportunity to actively participate in your community in a way that will help guide and maintain a valuable organization that provides much needed services to the community. Interested individuals should contact the Gowanda Free Library at 716-532-3451.

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To manage your account online go to "Library Catalog" and click the "Gowanda Library and System Catalog." Go to the link labeled "My Account" and the "Review Account." Type in the User ID (number below barcode on back of card) and your pin number. If you do not know your PIN or forgot your PIN, please contact the library.

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